IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CURRENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR EXAM NO. 4013 WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) OR LIST NUMBER WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

DOF’s Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by the courts for electronic monitoring.

The Supervising Investigator will investigate fraud and other financial crimes within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Sheriff. This position involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing investigations, preparing detailed reports, and providing recommendations to managerial staff for decision-making. The role also includes supervising and instructing Investigator Level 1 staff in law enforcement techniques, conducting briefings, and ensuring investigations are conducted thoroughly and professionally.

Reporting to the Deputy Commanding Officer, duties and responsibilities include:

-Conduct complex fraud investigations and gather, analyze, and evaluate evidence related to suspected fraudulent activities.
-Prepare detailed investigative reports, recommendations, and analysis for managerial review and action. Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with legal standards.
-Plan and coordinate investigation schedules, assignments, and timelines. Ensure that all aspects of the investigation are handled efficiently and within established guidelines.
-Instruct and train Investigator Level 1 staff in law enforcement techniques, investigative methods, and applicable legal procedures. Monitor performance and provide ongoing guidance to ensure high-quality investigative work.
-Lead regular staff meetings or briefings to update team members on the status of ongoing investigations, assign new tasks, and ensure that the investigative process is proceeding as planned.
-Work closely with other law enforcement agencies and legal teams, to gather information, share insights, and provide updates on investigative progress.
-Ensure all investigations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and departmental policies. Maintain a strong understanding of relevant statutes and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in all investigative work.
-Oversee and manage cases, providing guidance on complex issues and ensuring that investigations are progressing in a timely manner.


Additional Information:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position will require employees to have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to an additional background investigation before appointment. The candidate(s) will be required to pass the FTI background investigation as a term and condition of employment.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR ( - 31118

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following: performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; evaluating credit histories; searching for assets; and/or researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited United States college in criminal justice, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and have one year of supervisory or administrative experience in the areas described in "1" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in the areas described in "2" above for one year of experience.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.